Chatting with the governor

Chatting with the governor

Chatting with the governor

Governor Bill Haslam indicates the small margin he won by in his first run for governor Tuesday during a stop Tuesday at Puckett’s in Columbia. Haslam told the crowd of Republicans and Democrats that the sole purpose of his trip across the state with his wife Crissy, fifth from left, is to encourage people to vote (Staff photo by Susan W. Thurman)

Chatting with the governor

Governor Bill Haslam, second from left, chats with Lynn Hendrickson and other supporters during a trip Tuesday to Puckett’s in Columbia. Haslam told the crowd of Republicans and Democrats that the sole purpose of his trip across the state with his wife Crissy is to encourage people to vote, citing his close victory in 2010. (Staff photo by Susan W. Thurman)

Governor Bill Haslam, right, and Columbia Mayor Dean Dickey share a laugh during the governor and Mrs. Haslam’s stop Tuesday at Puckett’s Restaurant in Columbia. Haslam told the crowd of Republicans and Democrats that the sole purpose of his trip across the state with his wife Crissy is to encourage people to vote, citing his very close win in the governor’s race in 2010.

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